Pigs

UFU press Sofina for clarity on pig kill

The UFU has, again, hit out at Sofina's decision to not renew some pig contracts at the end of this year.

NORTHERN IRELAND 10 June 2026

UFU press Sofina for clarity on pig kill

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No agriculture minister in Denmark's new government

No agriculture minister in Denmark's new government

NEWS 9 June 2026

Over half of pig units negative for PRRS

Over half of pig units negative for PRRS

NORTHERN IRELAND 3 June 2026

UFU deputy president winds down pig unit

UFU deputy president winds down pig unit

UFU deputy president winds down pig unit

NORTHERN IRELAND 3 June 2026

Young Stock Podcast: PhD, pigs and agricultural shows

Young Stock Podcast: PhD, pigs and agricultural shows

Young Stock Podcast: PhD, pigs and agricultural shows

NEWS 1 June 2026

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Cattle and sheep kills down in first four months of 2026

Cattle and sheep kills down in first four months of 2026

There has been a decline in both the cattle and sheep kills in the first four months of 2026, while the pig kill has increased.

NEWS 19 April 2026

UFU seeks clarity from Sofina on pig kill

UFU seeks clarity from Sofina on pig kill

A number of smaller pig producers won't have their contracts renewed by Sofina Foods.

NORTHERN IRELAND 19 April 2026

Cattle herd fell 0.4% in 2025

Cattle herd fell 0.4% in 2025

The number of dairy cows increased by 9,100, while other cows numbers dropped by 17,200.

NEWS 19 April 2026

Treated grain reduces carbon footprint of pig production by 11%

Treated grain reduces carbon footprint of pig production by 11%

UCD research has shown that using treated grain can reduce the carbon footprint of pig production by 11%.

NEWS 19 April 2026

Pigs and poultry driving global meat production

Pigs and poultry driving global meat production

FAO report shows that pig and poultry are the dominant meat proteins with modest expansion in beef output and slight decline in sheepmeat output in 2025.

NEWS 19 April 2026

Cattle kill down 15% in 2026

Cattle kill down 15% in 2026

This represents a drop in throughput of about 73,000 cattle between January and March 2026 compared with the same period in 2025.

NEWS 19 April 2026

Volatility is normal for pig producers

Volatility is normal for pig producers

While all Irish farmers are exposed to production and market volatility, it is an ongoing issue in pig production

PIGS 19 April 2026

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National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

Kildare dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

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